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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.94, 560.74 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.94, 560.74 and 130.44 is: 195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.94 : 560.74 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.94/560.74 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.94x = 560.74 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.94x = 73,139.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,139.47/373.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.59

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